,,ii #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #dhfe ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,october #bf 7legislative day1 ,october #ai71 #bjbj,mr4 ,brown 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,van ,hollen1 and ,mrs4 ,gillibrand7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,a ,,bill ,to improve the full-service community school program1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,full-,service ,community ,school ,expansion ,act of #bjbj4 #b4 ,community support for school success 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #dfja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbea7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7a71 by inserting 7except for section #dfbe7 after part2 7#b7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 of subsection 7b77#b77;,b71 by inserting 7except for section #dfbe7 after subpart #b2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section #dfbe-- 7#a7 #ejj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7#b7 #fjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7#c7 #gjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7#d7 #hej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 and 7#e7 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe4 4 7b7 ,definition changes ,section #dfbb of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbgb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#f71 7#h71 and 7#aj71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#f71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 the following3 7#a7 ,community school ,the term community school means a public elementary school or secondary school that incorporates the #d pillars of community schools as defined in paragraph 7#i74 7#b7 ,community school coordinator ,the term community school coordinator means an individual who-- 7,a7 is a full-time staff member serving #a eligible school supported by a grant under subsection 7b71 7c71 or 7d7 of section #dfbe or a full-time staff member serving #a or more such eligible schools in a rural area or on ,tribal lands2 7,b7 is responsible for the identification1 implementation1 and coordination of integrated student supports1 expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities1 family and community engagement1 and collaborative leadership and practices for each such eligible school2 7,c7 serves as a member of the school-based leadership team for each such eligible school2 7,d7 serves as the lead for any needs and assets assessment or community school plan required under section #dfbe for each such eligible school2 and 7,e7 leads the needs and assets assessment and stakeholder-driven approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement at each such eligible school4 7#c7 ,community school initiative director ,the term community school initiative director means an individual who-- 7,a7 is employed by an eligible entity that will serve #c or more eligible schools through a grant under subsection 7b71 7c71 or 7d7 of section #dfbe2 7,b7 aids in the implementation and coordination of integrated student supports or stakeholder services1 expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities1 family and community engagement1 and collaborative leadership and practices for such eligible schools2 and 7,c7 provides support and guidance to community school coordinators4 7#d7 ,community-wide leadership team ,the term community-wide leadership team means a team established by a local educational agency receiving a grant under subsection 7b71 7c71 or 7d7 of section #dfbe that-- 7,a7 is responsible for guiding the vision1 policy1 resource alignment1 implementation1 oversight1 and goal-setting for community school efforts within a local educational agency2 7,b7 includes-- 7i7 representatives from the local educational agency2 7ii7 educators1 school leaders1 students1 and parents1 family members1 and caregivers of students1 from each eligible school supported by such grant2 7iii7 community members2 7iv7 system-level partners that include representatives from government agencies1 relevant labor organizations1 and nonprofit and other community-based partners2 and 7v7 if applicable1 the community school initiative director2 and 7,c7 may-- 7i7 be created for the purposes of supporting and sustaining community schools or may already exist at the time the eligible entity submits its application2 7ii7 solely focus on community schools or have additional functions and responsibilities2 7iii7 contribute to the development of an application for a community school2 or 7iv7 provide input into the screening process and requirements for future community school coordinator and community school initiative director candidates4 7#e7 ,educator learning communities ,the term educator learning communities means a group of primarily instructional staff in an eligible school who are given common planning time to participate in ongoing decisionmaking and planning to engage in professional development and to examine their practice and student performance in order to improve school policy and classroom teaching4 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#f71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 of subparagraph 7,a71 by striking section #dfbc7;a77#a77;,a7 and inserting section #dfbc7;a77#a72 and 7,b7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 of subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #dfbc7;a77#a77;,b7 and inserting #dfbc7;a77#b72 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 the following3 7#g7 ,eligible school ,the term eligible school means a public elementary school or secondary school that-- 7,a7 has a student body with regard to which not less than #dj percent of students are eligible for a free or reduced-price lunch under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq472 or 7,b7 has been identified for comprehensive support and improvement1 targeted support and improvement1 or additional targeted support pursuant to section #aaaa7;d7 or otherwise has been identified by the ,state as a school in need of additional support4 2 7#e7 by striking paragraph 7#h71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 and inserting the following3 7#h7 ,full-service community school ,the term full-service community school means a community school that is supported by a grant under subsection 7b71 7c71 7d71 or 7e7 of section #dfbe4 7#i7 ,pillars of community schools ,the term pillars of community schools means all of the following3 7,a7 ,integrated student supports for the students of a community school that address out-of-school barriers to learning through partnerships with social and health service agencies and providers and coordinated by a community school coordinator1 which may include-- 7i7 medical1 dental1 vision care1 and mental health services2 and 7ii7 individuals to assist with housing1 transportation1 nutrition1 immigration1 or criminal justice issues and needs4 7,b7 ,expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities1 including before-school1 after-school1 during-school1 weekend1 and summer programs that provide additional academic instruction1 individualized academic support1 enrichment activities1 or learning opportunities1 for students of a community school that-- 7i7 may emphasize real-world learning and community problem-solving2 and 7ii7 may include art1 music1 drama1 creative writing1 hands-on experience with engineering or science 7including computer science71 career and technical education1 tutoring and homework help1 or recreational programs that enhance and are consistent with the school's curriculum4 7,c7 ,active family and community engagement-- 7i7 that-- 7,i7 brings parents and families of students of the community school and the community into the school as partners in students' education2 7,,ii7 makes the community school a hub for services1 activities1 and programs1 for students1 families1 and members of the neighborhood that the community school serves2 and 7,,iii7 provides adults with desired educational opportunities2 and 7ii7 which may include providing centralized supports for families and communities in community schools1 including ,english as a second language classes1 green card or citizenship preparation1 computer skills1 art1 housing assistance1 child abuse and neglect prevention supports1 or other programs that bring community members into a school building for meetings1 events1 or programming4 7,d7 ,collaborative leadership and practices that build a culture of professional learning1 collective trust1 and shared responsibility for each community school using strategies that-- 7i7 shall1 at a minimum1 include a school-based leadership team1 a community school coordinator1 and a community-wide leadership team2 and 7ii7 may include other leadership or governance teams1 community school steering committees1 or other community coalitions1 educator learning communities1 and other staff to manage the multiple1 complex joint work of school and community organizations4 2 and 7#f7 by inserting after paragraph 7#aj71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 the following3 7#aa7 ,school-based leadership team 7,a7 ,in general ,the term school-based leadership team means a team established by a community school that-- 7i7 is responsible for supporting the implementation of a full-service community school program2 and 7ii7 is comprised of not more than #ae people1 which shall include-- 7,i7 not less than #b parents or family members of students attending the eligible school2 7,,ii7 not less than #b educators or other staff from the eligible school2 and 7,,iii7 all of the following3 7aa7 ,the principal of the school4 7bb7 ,the community school coordinator4 7cc7 ,representatives of nonprofit organizations that serve the school4 7dd7 ,community partners4 7ee7 ,school administration1 including administrative staff and other non-instructional staff4 7ff7 ,in the case of a secondary school1 students4 7#ab7 ,results framework ,the term results framework means comprehensive1 evidence-based annual goals and aligned quantifiable indicators demonstrating continuous improvement with respect to students1 particularly disadvantaged students1 that-- 7,a7 are established by an eligible entity or ,state1 as applicable2 7,b7 serve as targets for each year of the framework2 and 7,c7 shall include at least the following goals3 7i7 ,students1 including children in prekindergarten and kindergarten1 are ready for school based on a ,state's plan under section #aaaa4 7ii7 ,students are engaged and academically achieving in school4 7iii7 ,students are physically and mentally healthy and are developing social and emotional learning skills4 7iv7 ,schools and school neighborhoods are safe and provide a positive climate for learning4 7v7 ,families are partners in supporting children's education4 7vi7 ,students are ready for postsecondary education and #bast century careers4 7vii7 ,students are contributing to their communities4 7viii7 ,students are civically engaged or are active participants in democracy4 7ix7 ,students are not chronically absent4 4 7c7 ,full-,service community school program ,section #dfbe of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbge7 is amended to read as follows3 #dfbe4 ,full-service community school support for whole-child success 7a7 ,grants authorized ,from funds made available under section #dfja7;c71 the ,secretary shall carry out a full-service community school program by using-- 7#a7 not less than #hj percent of such funds to award1 on a competitive basis-- 7,a7 #a-year planning grants described in subsection 7b7 to eligible entities1 in an amount that-- 7i7 is not less than #ajj1jjj2 and 7ii7 may not exceed the amount equal to #ajj1jjj for each eligible school to be served by the eligible entity under the grant2 7,b7 #e-year implementation grants described in subsection 7c7 to eligible entities1 in an amount of not less than #bej1jjj each year for each eligible school to be served by the eligible entity under the grant2 and 7,c7 #c- to #e-year expansion grants described in subsection 7d7 to eligible entities1 in an amount of not less than #cjj1jjj each year and an additional #aej1jjj for each additional school1 except that for fiscal year #bjba through #bjbc1 the total funds for expansion grants under this subparagraph shall be no more than #bj percent of the total amount available under this paragraph2 7#b7 not more than #ae percent of such funds to award #c-year grants under subsection 7f71 on a competitive basis1 to ,states2 and 7#c7 not more than #e percent of such funds to provide technical assistance for community schools under subsection 7g74 7b7 ,planning grants 7#a7 ,application ,an eligible entity that desires a planning grant under subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may require4 ,the ,secretary shall require that each such application include all of the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the eligible entity4 7,b7 ,a commitment to establishing a community-wide leadership team that contributes to the planning and implementation of a full-service community school program4 7,c7 ,a description of the capacity of the eligible entity to coordinate and1 in collaboration with its partner entities1 facilitate the implementation of all pillars of community schools at #a or more full-service community schools through an implementation grant under subsection 7c71 including by providing a description of student1 educator1 family1 and community engagement to demonstrate the interest described in subparagraph 7,d77i74 7,d7 ,the identification of #a or more eligible schools that-- 7i7 show a strong interest1 voluntarily1 in participating in a full-service community school program supported by an implementation grant under subsection 7c72 7ii7 have a demonstrated need to be a community school1 including by providing data regarding poverty rates1 discipline rates1 academic achievement1 student physical and mental health1 or additional information connected to the pillars of community schools2 7iii7 have committed to establishing or designating a school-based leadership team to support the school's community school initiative2 and 7iv7 provide documentation that such school has been identified for comprehensive support and improvement1 targeted support and improvement1 or additional targeted support pursuant to section #aaaa7;d7 or otherwise has been identified by the ,state as a school in need of additional support4 7,e7 ,the designation of an individual to serve as the district liaison for the area served by the eligible entity1 who will direct the planning and implementation of any grants under this subsection or subsection 7c7 or 7d71 including by coordinating with-- 7i7 students1 families1 educators1 principals1 and school leaders of eligible schools identified under subparagraph 7,d72 7ii7 service providers1 including potential service providers1 and system-level partners1 such as government agencies1 relevant labor organizations1 and nonprofit and other community-based partners2 and 7iii7 community members4 7,f7 ,an identification of the initial community-wide leadership team for purposes of this section and the school-based leadership team for each eligible school identified under subparagraph 7,d71 and1 if either such team does not exist as of the date of the application1 the process that will be put in place to establish such team4 7,g7 ,a description of the process and timeline for conducting a needs and assets assessment described in paragraph 7#b77;,a77i77,i7 and community school plan described in paragraph 7#b77;,a77x7 for each eligible school identified under subparagraph 7,d74 7,h7 ,if applicable1 plans for hiring additional staff1 providing additional compensation to existing staff1 or contracting with #a or more nonprofit entities to help the eligible entity apply for an implementation grant under subsection 7c74 7,i7 ,a data-sharing agreement between the local educational agency and partner entities and services that ensure the sharing of relevant real-time student data to conduct the needs and assets assessment described in paragraph 7#b77;,a77i77,i74 7,j7 ,an assurance that any grant funds awarded will benefit members of the community served without discrimination based on race1 color1 religion1 sexual orientation1 gender identity1 age1 or disability4 7,k7 ,an assurance that any community school opened with the use of grant funds under this section will hold leadership team meetings that are open to the public1 and that records related to finances1 personnel1 and other decisionmaking processes for those schools will be made available for public review4 7#b7 ,planning grant activities 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity receiving a planning grant under this subsection shall-- 7i7 7,i7 conduct a needs and assets assessment for each eligible school participating in the grant that identifies the academic1 social and emotional1 physical and mental health1 and other needs of at least #ej percent of students1 families1 and school staff1 and engages a significant number of community residents for each school2 and 7,,ii7 analyze the results of the assessment2 7ii7 hire or designate a community school coordinator to lead the needs and assets assessment2 7iii7 establish or support a community-wide leadership team to support all of the designated schools2 7iv7 establish a school-based leadership team for each participating eligible school2 7v7 convene the community-wide leadership team not later than #ahj days after the date of receipt of the grant2 7vi7 work with community-wide leadership teams and school-based leadership teams to identify1 and collaborate with1 service providers-- 7,i7 that have the capacity1 and demonstrated effectiveness1 to participate in a full-service community school and provide integrated student support services for a full-service community school in the relevant area2 and 7,,ii7 which may include public1 private1 and nonprofit agencies or organizations that provide higher education1 educational enrichment1 substance abuse prevention and education1 mental and physical health services1 housing assistance1 transportation1 job training1 housing and economic development1 and social welfare services2 7vii7 complete a planning report1 as described in subparagraph 7,c71 that details the implementation plan before moving forward with implementation2 7viii7 ensure that meetings of the leadership teams are open to the public1 and that records related to finances1 personnel1 and other decisionmaking processes are made available for public review2 7ix7 if necessary1 hire additional staff1 provide additional compensation to existing staff1 or contract with a nonprofit entity or entities to aid in the activities necessary to apply for an implementation grant or implement the full-service community school plan described in clause 7x72 and 7x7 craft a full-service community school plan for each eligible school identified under subsection 7b77#a77;,d71 including a description of-- 7,i7 how the community school coordinator assigned to each such school1 community school initiative director1 and community-wide leadership team1 will be expected to fulfill their responsibilities2 7,,ii7 how collaborative leadership and practices structures and strategies will be identified and used2 7,,iii7 the integrated student supports or stakeholder services1 expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities1 and active family and community engagement activities that will be tailored to the needs and assets assessment conducted under clause 7i77,i7 and provided in each such school2 7,,iv7 how each such school will provide culturally and linguistically relevant communication between such school and families2 7,v7 how each such school will establish and maintain partnerships with nonprofit organizations1 faith and community-based institutions1 institutions of higher education 7including teacher preparation institutions71 hospitals1 museums1 businesses1 and other community entities that will help implement and sustain the community school plan and that will participate in a community-wide leadership structure2 7,,vi7 how services and activities described in subclause 7,,iii7 to be provided will supplement1 not supplant1 existing programs and activities at the eligible school as of the date of application2 and 7,,vii7 if applicable1 a description of the additional ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and private funds that will be accessed to carry out activities described in subclause 7,,iii74 7,b7 ,revision of community-wide leadership structure ,an eligible entity receiving a planning grant under this subsection may revise the eligible entity's community-wide leadership team membership as needed to reflect-- 7i7 the results of each eligible school's needs and asset assessment under subparagraph 7,a77i72 and 7ii7 the eligible entity's subsequent identification of partner entities4 7,c7 ,planning report ,not later than #b years after receiving a planning grant under this subsection1 the eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary a planning report that includes the following3 7i7 ,a description of the actions taken to coordinate and1 in collaboration with its partner entities1 facilitate the provision of strategies aligned to the #d pillars of community schools to enable at least #a eligible school to become a full-service community school4 7ii7 ,a comprehensive plan that includes descriptions of the following3 7,i7 ,results of a thorough needs and assets assessment1 as described in subparagraph 7,a77i71 of students1 staff1 families1 and communities for each eligible school to be served through the proposed full-service community schools initiative of the eligible entity4 7,,ii7 ,the student1 family1 school1 neighborhood1 and community to be served by each eligible school identified for the implementation of a full-service community school program1 including demographic information on race1 ethnicity1 gender 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 socioeconomic status1 and disability status for the school and the local community4 7,,iii7 ,how a full-service community school program contributes to advancing the strategic full-service community school improvement goals and efforts of the eligible entity4 7iii7 ,plans for sustaining all pillars of community schools in the identified eligible schools1 which respond to the needs assessment results for each pillar of community schools4 7iv7 ,annual measurable performance objectives and goals from a results framework to be used by the eligible entity1 including an increase in the number and percentage of families and students targeted for services each year of the proposed full-service community school program1 in order to ensure that children are-- 7,i7 meeting the challenging ,state academic standards established under section #aaaa7;b72 and 7,,ii7 safe1 healthy1 and supported by engaged families4 7v7 ,a description of the integrated student support services1 including existing and additional integrated student support services1 to be coordinated by the community school coordinator and provided by the eligible entity and its partner entities through each proposed full-service community school1 including an explanation of-- 7,i7 why such services have been selected1 including references to the needs and assets assessment described in subparagraph 7,a77i72 7,,ii7 how such services will improve student academic achievement2 7,,iii7 how such services address social and emotional needs of students and the use of trauma informed care2 7,,iv7 how such services will address the annual measurable performance objectives and outcomes described in clause 7iv72 7,v7 plans for student transportation to and from after-school and summer activities offered through the proposed full-service community schools2 7,,vi7 the services designed to address the needs for youth transitioning out of high school or disconnected youth aged #af through #bd2 and 7,,vii7 services and supports to prepare students for college and improve college access1 and services to help students transition to higher education4 7vi7 ,plans1 including a description of the applicable funding sources1 to ensure that each proposed full-service community school site is served by a full-time community school coordinator-- 7,i7 at such school2 or 7,,ii7 in the case of an eligible school in a rural area or on ,tribal lands1 as described in section #dfbb7b77;,a74 7vii7 ,plans for professional development1 for the personnel of each proposed full-service community school and partner service providers1 on-- 7,i7 managing1 coordinating1 or delivering integrated student support services2 7,,ii7 expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities2 7,,iii7 active family engagement2 and 7,,iv7 collaborative leadership and practices4 7viii7 ,plans to establish a school-based leadership team and plans for joint utilization of school facilities1 which shall include opportunities for collaboration at each participating eligible school between the community school coordinator and members of the school-based leadership teams1 families1 and the community1 to plan1 evaluate progress1 and reassess needs4 7ix7 ,plans for annual evaluation based upon attainment of the performance objectives and outcomes described in clause 7iv74 7x7 ,plans for sustaining the programs and services described in this subsection1 including plans to leverage community partners and existing revenue streams at the proposed full-service community schools upon the end of any implementation grant under subsection 7c74 7,d7 ,timing and eligibility ,an eligible entity receiving a planning grant under this subsection is eligible to apply for an implementation grant under subsection 7c7 immediately upon the completion of all grant requirements under this subsection and the submission of the planning report to the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,c74 7c7 ,implementation grants 7#a7 ,application ,an eligible entity desiring an implementation grant under subsection 7a77#a77;,b7 shall-- 7,a7 in the case of an eligible entity that received and completed a planning grant1 be able to access an expedited process to apply for such grant1 based on the planning report developed under subsection 7b77#b77;,c72 7,b7 in the case of an eligible entity that has not successfully completed a planning grant under subsection 7b71 submit an application1 at such time and in such manner as required by the ,secretary1 that-- 7i7 demonstrates that the eligible entity has completed the planning activities described in subsection 7b77#b72 and 7ii7 includes the information required under the application under subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 and a planning report as described in subsection 7b77#b77;,c72 7,c7 provide a data-sharing agreement between the local educational agency and partner entities and services that ensures the sharing of relevant real-time student data to determine the provision of services and assess program progress and quality2 7,d7 provide an assurance that any grant funds awarded will benefit members of the community served without discrimination based on race1 color1 religion1 gender 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 age1 or disability2 and 7,e7 provide an assurance that any full-service community school will hold leadership team meetings that are open to the public1 and that records related to finances1 personnel1 and other decisionmaking processes for those schools will be made available for public review4 7#b7 ,use of funds ,an eligible entity receiving an implementation grant under this subsection shall use grant funds to carry out all of the following3 7,a7 ,in collaboration with the partner entities and service providers identified under subsection 7b77#a77;,b71 establish not less than #a full-service community school in the area served by the eligible entity1 by facilitating the provision of the pillars of community schools in each eligible school served under the grant4 7,b7 ,fund a community school coordinator who is responsible for coordinating the provision of the pillars of community schools at1 and working with the collaborative leadership structure of1 each eligible school to be served under the grant4 7,c7 ,establish1 support1 or maintain-- 7i7 a school-based leadership team1 community-wide leadership team1 or educator learning communities to establish a strong collaborative leadership structure for each eligible school to be served2 and 7ii7 a community-wide leadership team to establish a strong collaborative leadership structure to support all eligible schools being served4 7,d7 ,ensure that meetings of the leadership teams are open to the public1 and that records related to finances1 personnel1 and other decisionmaking processes are made available for public review4 7,e7 ,implement integrated student supports at the eligible school to be served1 including not less than #b of the following3 7i7 ,health and social services1 which may be based in the eligible school or provided in the community1 including primary health1 dental care1 vision care1 and mental health including trauma-informed care4 7ii7 ,nutrition services1 including providing additional meals or assistance in accessing ,federal1 ,state1 and local food assistance programs4 7iii7 ,programs that provide assistance to students of the eligible school who have been or are at risk of being chronically absent1 suspended1 or expelled1 and students who are failing1 or at risk of failing1 to meet the challenging ,state academic standards under section #aaaa7;b71 including-- 7,i7 mentoring and other youth development programs2 7,,ii7 programs that support positive school climates1 including restorative justice practices and culturally competent pedagogy1 or juvenile crime prevention and rehabilitation programs2 7,,iii7 specialized instructional support services2 7,,iv7 homeless prevention services2 7,v7 developmentally appropriate physical education2 7,,vi7 legal services1 including immigration-related legal services2 7,,vii7 dropout prevention programs2 7,,viii7 supports for students in foster care and children experiencing homelessness2 7,,ix7 transportation services necessary for students to access integrated student support services1 expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities1 family and community engagement activities1 or other services and activities identified to support the development of students2 and 7,x7 technical assistance for students with limited access to technological devices or broadband services4 7,f7 ,implement expanded and enriched learning time1 which may include-- 7i7 additional academic instruction and high-quality academic tutoring2 7ii7 before- and after-school and summer learning programs2 7iii7 mentorship programs2 7iv7 workforce development activities1 including career and technical education1 internships1 pre-apprenticeship programs1 and service-learning opportunities2 7v7 student support services for children with disabilities2 7vi7 additional college access support1 including earning college credit while in high school1 college visits1 summer bridge programs1 college counseling1 or other services geared towards college success2 and 7vii7 advanced skill development in areas of interest including music1 arts1 sports1 technology1 or other areas4 7,g7 ,implement active family and community engagement strategies1 which may include-- 7i7 culturally and linguistically relevant communication between such school and families2 7ii7 on-site early childhood care and education programs2 7iii7 home visitation services by educators and other professionals who are employed by the eligible entity or a service provider2 7iv7 adult education1 including instruction in ,english as a second language programs1 financial literacy education1 programs that lead to the recognized equivalent of a high school diploma1 or credit recovery programs2 7v7 workforce development activities1 including job search and preparation services and career advancement activities2 7vi7 legal services1 such as help with green card or citizenship preparation2 7vii7 programs that aid family and community well-being1 including accessing homeless prevention services2 7viii7 programs that promote parental involvement and family literacy and provide volunteer opportunities2 7ix7 assistance and supports for children and young people involved in the child welfare system2 7x7 higher education preparation courses1 including credit accumulation and other higher education or continuing education preparation courses1 and college counseling to prepare students and families for higher education2 and 7xi7 child abuse and neglect prevention activities4 7,h7 ,implement collaborative leadership and practice strategies1 which may include-- 7i7 building the capacity of educators1 principals1 other school leaders1 and other staff to lead collaborative school improvement structures1 such as professional learning communities2 7ii7 regularly convening or engaging all initiative-level partners1 such as local educational agency representatives1 city or county officials1 children's cabinets1 nonprofit service providers1 public housing agencies1 and advocates2 7iii7 regularly assessing program quality and progress through individual student data1 participant feedback1 and aggregate outcomes to develop strategies for improvement2 and 7iv7 organizing school personnel and community partners into working teams focused on specific issues identified in the needs and assets assessment4 7,i7 ,support and enable the district liaison described in subsection 7b77#a77;,e7 to lead the community-wide leadership team and carry out the activities described in the eligible entity's application and planning report submitted under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,prohibition on discrimination ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this subsection shall ensure that activities carried out with grant funds serve members of the community without discrimination based on race1 color1 religion1 gender 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 age1 or disability4 7#d7 ,report ,at the end of the grant period1 an eligible entity receiving a grant under this subsection shall prepare and complete a report designed by the ,secretary that-- 7,a7 for each eligible school operating a full-service community school program-- 7i7 details the impact of the full-service community school program on academic achievement and opportunities1 as aligned with the results framework of the eligible entity1 including achievement based on the challenging ,state academic standards established under section #aaaa7;b72 7ii7 includes school climate information1 which may come from student1 parent1 or teacher surveys1 including-- 7,i7 school discipline data such as suspension and expulsion rates2 7,,ii7 measures of student engagement1 safety1 attendance1 staff turnover1 and family involvement2 and 7,,iii7 measures of students' social emotional skills1 habits1 and mindsets2 7iii7 describes-- 7,i7 the integrated student supports1 expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities1 and family and community engagement activities offered by the full-service community school program at the eligible school2 and 7,,ii7 the collaborative leadership and practice structures in place at the eligible school2 7iv7 includes information on the number1 qualifications1 and retention of school staff at the eligible school1 including the number and percentage of fully certified teachers and rates of teacher turnover2 and 7v7 details academic and whole-child outcomes in the eligible school1 as aligned with the results framework of the eligible entity1 which may include information on school readiness1 mental and physical health1 academic achievement1 high school graduation rates1 college acceptance and matriculation1 reduced racial and economic achievement gaps1 school climate1 and school attendance2 and 7,b7 identifies any cost savings from greater coordination between community schools and partner organizations in providing services through the full-service community school program1 including any integration of grant funds with funding from community partners and existing funding streams1 and changes in school spending as a result of the full-service community school program4 7d7 ,expansion grants 7#a7 ,eligible expansion grant recipients 7,a7 ,in general ,in order to receive an expansion grant under this subsection1 an eligible entity shall1 as of the date of application under this subsection1 operate #a or more-- 7i7 full-service community schools supported under subsection 7c7 or 7e72 or 7ii7 community schools supported under another source of funding4 7,b7 ,special rule ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a77ii71 the ,secretary may deem a school to be a community school if the school provides integrated student supports in a manner that is1 as determined by the ,secretary1 sufficiently similar to a full-service community school supported under subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,applications ,an eligible entity that desires an expansion grant under this subsection shall submit an application to the ,secretary for each eligible school proposed to be served4 ,the application shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a needs and assets assessment for the eligible school4 7,b7 ,information about the school that includes-- 7i7 student demographic1 academic achievement1 and school climate data-- 7,i7 disaggregated by major demographic groups1 including-- 7aa7 race1 ethnicity1 and ,english language proficiency2 and 7bb7 eligibility for a free or reduced price lunch under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq472 and 7,,ii7 including the number of students who are children with disabilities2 7ii7 a description of the need for1 and access to1 integrated student supports2 7iii7 a description of the need for1 and access to1 expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities2 7iv7 school funding information1 including ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and private education funding1 and per-pupil spending1 based on actual salaries of personnel assigned to the eligible school2 7v7 information on the number1 qualifications1 and stability of school staff1 including the number and percentage of fully certified teachers and rates of teacher turnover2 7vi7 active family and community engagement information1 including-- 7,i7 family and community needs based on surveys1 information from public meetings1 or information gathered by other means2 7,,ii7 efforts to provide culturally and linguistically relevant communication between schools and families2 and 7,,iii7 need for and access to family and community engagement activities2 7vii7 collaborative leadership and practices1 including a description of the eligible school's community-wide leadership team1 school-based leadership teams1 educator learning communities1 and common planning time for educators2 7viii7 opportunities for partnerships with nonprofit organizations1 faith and community-based institutions1 institutions of higher education 7including teacher preparation institutions71 hospitals1 museums1 businesses1 public housing agencies1 and other community entities that can partner with the eligible school and that can establish or strengthen a community-wide leadership structure2 and 7ix7 community climate indicators1 including housing instability1 unemployment1 poverty1 availability of jobs that offer a living wage1 health indicators1 youth employment1 access to parks1 environmental hazards1 crime1 and gang activity4 7,c7 ,a community school plan1 which shall include a description of-- 7i7 how the community school coordinator and1 as applicable1 community school initiative director1 and community-wide leadership team will be expected to fulfill their responsibilities2 7ii7 the collaborative leadership and practices structures and strategies to be used2 7iii7 the integrated student supports or stakeholder services1 expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities1 and active family and community engagement activities that will be tailored to the needs and assets assessment and provided in accordance with paragraph 7#d77;,d72 7iv7 how the eligible school will provide culturally and linguistically relevant communication between schools and families2 7v7 how the eligible school will establish and maintain partnerships with nonprofit organizations1 faith and community-based institutions1 institutions of higher education1 including teacher preparation institutions1 hospitals1 museums1 businesses1 public housing agencies1 and other community entities that will help implement and sustain the community school plan and that will participate in a community-wide leadership structure2 7vi7 how activities chosen will reinforce1 and not duplicate1 existing programs and activities at the eligible school as of the date of application2 and 7vii7 if applicable1 a description of the additional ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and private funds that will be accessed to carry out activities under the grant4 7,d7 ,a data-sharing agreement between the local educational agency and partner entities and services that ensure the sharing of relevant real-time student data to determine the provision of services and assess program progress and quality4 7,e7 ,an assurance that any grant funds awarded will benefit members of the community served without discrimination based on race1 color1 religion1 sexual orientation1 gender identity1 age1 or disability4 7,f7 ,an assurance that any community school opened with the use of grant funds will hold leadership team meetings that are open to the public1 and that records related to finances1 personnel1 and other decisionmaking processes for those schools are made available for public review4 7#c7 ,uses of funds ,an eligible entity receiving an expansion grant under this subsection shall use grant funds to scale up or expand a community school described in paragraph 7#a7 that the eligible entity is operating as of the date of application1 including by-- 7,a7 funding a community school coordinator to work at the proposed eligible school or for the eligible entity2 7,b7 funding an initiative-level community school coordinator to support all existing community schools described in paragraph 7#a71 and new community schools1 supported by the eligible entity2 7,c7 creating or strengthening a community-wide leadership team that1 with respect to all full-service community schools supported by the eligible entity1 provides-- 7i7 a results-based vision for the full-service community schools2 7ii7 data and evaluation2 7iii7 finance and resource development2 7iv7 alignment and integration of the goals of the full-service community schools with the pillars of community schools1 and implementation of those goals2 7v7 supportive policy and practices2 7vi7 professional development for staff and technical assistance2 7vii7 broad community engagement2 7viii7 meetings that are open to the public1 and records related to finances1 personnel1 and other decisionmaking processes that are made available for public review2 and 7ix7 supporting overlapping needs of existing community schools described in paragraph 7#a72 7,d7 identifying an intermediary entity 7which can be the local educational agency or another local government agency or a combination of these agencies in partnership with a nonprofit organization7 to provide planning1 coordination1 and management of the community school initiative supported under the grant1 in consultation with the community-wide leadership team and community school sites2 7,e7 creating an internal process to replicate the existing community schools described in paragraph 7#a7 in other eligible schools2 7,f7 conducting a needs and assets assessment and crafting a community school plan for each eligible school to be served by the grant1 led by the community school coordinator2 7,g7 providing resources for additional full-service community schools1 which shall serve members of the community without discrimination based on race1 color1 religion1 sexual orientation1 gender identity1 age1 or disability2 7,h7 carrying out any activity described in subsection 7b77#b7 in order to establish new full-service community schools2 7,i7 carrying out any activity described in subparagraphs 7,d71 7,e71 7,f71 7,g71 or 7,h7 of subsection 7c77#b7 at an existing community school described in paragraph 7#a72 or 7,j7 funding internal evaluation personnel to-- 7i7 regularly track community school data2 7ii7 support community schools in collecting data for analysis and evaluation2 or 7iii7 carry out an evaluation of the effects of each existing community school described in paragraph 7#a7 that is supported under this ,act and an evaluation of the cumulative effects of all community schools4 7#d7 ,report ,at the end of the grant period1 an eligible entity that received a grant under this subsection shall prepare and complete a report1 designed by the ,secretary1 that-- 7,a7 details the impact of the full-service community school program on academic achievement and opportunities2 7,b7 demonstrates district-wide collaboration for the full-service community schools2 7,c7 includes school climate information for all community schools served by the same local educational agency as the full-service community school that is supported under the grant2 7,d7 describes-- 7i7 the integrated student supports1 expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities1 and family and community engagement activities offered through the grant2 and 7ii7 the collaborative leadership and practice structures in place at both the school and community levels2 and 7,e7 identifies any cost savings from greater coordination between community schools and partner organizations in providing services through the full-service community school program supported under this subsection1 including any-- 7i7 integration of grant funds with funding from community partners and existing funding streams as of the day before the receipt of the grant under this subsection2 and 7ii7 changes in school spending as a result of the full-service community school program supported under this subsection4 7e7 ,renewal 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provisions of this section1 the ,secretary may renew a grant provided to an eligible entity under subsection 7c7 or 7d7 for an additional period of not to exceed #e years1 if the eligible entity-- 7,a7 has satisfactorily completed an implementation or expansion grant under subsection 7c7 or 7d71 respectively2 7,b7 applies for a renewal under this subsection2 and 7,c7 details academic and whole-child outcomes in the eligible schools assisted under the grant that aligns with the results framework of the eligible entity1 which may include information on school readiness1 mental and physical health1 academic achievement1 high school graduation rates1 postsecondary education acceptance and matriculation1 reduced racial and economic achievement gaps1 school climate1 and school attendance4 7#b7 ,use of funds ,an eligible entity whose grant is renewed under this subsection shall-- 7,a7 use the grant funds provided for activities described in subsection 7c77#b71 in the case of a renewed implementation grant1 or subsection 7d77#d71 in the case of a renewed expansion grant2 and 7,b7 be subject to all requirements1 including reporting requirements1 under subsection 7c7 or 7d71 as applicable4 7f7 ,state grants 7#a7 ,in ,general ,a ,state receiving a grant under subsection 7a77#b7 shall use the grant for the planning1 implementation1 and expansion of community schools in the ,state1 in accordance with paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,applications ,a ,state educational agency desiring a grant under this subsection shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including the following3 7,a7 ,information about ,state spending on education priorities1 policies1 and programs that is consistent with the pillars of community schools4 7,b7 ,a plan for creating a ,state liaison position who will-- 7i7 oversee the implementation of funds under this grant2 and 7ii7 support and coordinate community school efforts in the ,state educational agency4 7,c7 ,a description of the community schools in the ,state1 as of the date of application4 7,d7 ,a description of the ,state's initial goals for the grant4 7,e7 ,an assurance that the ,state will use-- 7i7 not more than #e percent of the grant funds awarded under this subsection for the administration costs of the grant2 and 7ii7 not less than #ie percent of such funds to directly benefit local educational agencies or public elementary schools or secondary schools1 through supporting professional development1 providing direct support or technical assistance1 or awarding subgrants to local educational agencies under paragraph 7#d77;,b74 7,f7 ,an assurance that any grant funds awarded will benefit members of the community served without discrimination based on race1 color1 religion1 gender 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 age1 or disability4 7,g7 ,an assurance that any community school supported by grant funds will hold leadership team meetings that are open to the public1 and that records related to finances1 personnel1 and other decisionmaking processes for those schools are made available for public review4 7#c7 ,required activities ,a ,state educational agency receiving a grant under this subsection shall-- 7,a7 provide subgrants to local educational agencies in accordance with subsection 7c7 or 7d7 to start new community schools or sustain existing community schools as of the date of receiving funds for the subgrant2 7,b7 establish goals for increasing ,state spending on student supports consistent with the pillars of community schools1 using a results framework established by the ,state2 7,c7 establish a ,state-level steering committee 7which may be a previously existing team7 that represents relevant community schools stakeholders1 including educators1 community school initiative leaders1 education union or association designees1 and community school coordinators from schools already implementing community schools in the ,state1 which shall-- 7i7 have the authority to make decisions about the design1 implementation1 and evaluation of ,state efforts under this section2 7ii7 include at least #aj members and be co-chaired by a community school stakeholder2 7iii7 if applicable1 be responsible for the design of all aspects of a ,state technical assistance center described in paragraph 7#d77;,b72 and 7iv7 ensure that all steering committee meetings are open to the public2 7,d7 develop or provide resources to help local educational agencies in the ,state identify1 assess needs for1 and implement community schools throughout the ,state2 7,e7 establish goals on the implementation and expansion of community schools throughout the ,state2 7,f7 provide resources to foster statewide engagement on the academic1 social1 emotional1 and health benefits of implementing community schools2 7,g7 develop a plan to include community schools in the ,state plans under section #aaaa and for long-term ,state support of community schools2 7,h7 work with ,state legislatures to support community schools in ,state planning and budgeting2 and 7,i7 work with local educational agencies and technical assistance providers to provide evidence-based technical assistance specifically for the implementation of community schools to local educational agencies or schools4 7#d7 ,optional activities ,a ,state educational agency may use funds provided under a grant under this subsection to-- 7,a7 work with institutions of higher education to provide technical assistance and support for developing and sustaining community school initiatives across the ,state1 which may include research partnerships and programs related to career and technical education2 7,b7 provide subgrants to institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations to operate a ,state technical assistance center2 7,c7 provide professional development and coaching for community school staff2 7,d7 provide strategic planning support for local educational agencies and schools2 7,e7 develop infrastructure to support partnerships1 at the local educational agency level1 to provide resources for schools2 7,f7 work with schools and local educational agencies to develop and implement restorative practice principles and provide resources and professional development to promote culturally competent pedagogy and practices2 7,g7 work with local educational agencies1 and partner organizations who are interested in working with local educational agencies to adopt or expand community schools in the ,state1 on the planning and sustainability of the ,state community school program2 7,h7 work with local educational agencies on how to coordinate with counties1 cities1 and other units of local government to coordinate supports to provide resources for community schools1 including resources for career and technical education2 or 7,i7 provide guidance to public health and other healthcare organizations interested in supporting school-based efforts and help connect such organizations with local educational agencies working on community school efforts4 7#e7 ,continuation grants ,notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection1 the ,secretary may award a ,state that has received a grant under paragraph 7#a7 with not more than #a additional #a- to #e-year continuation grant if the ,state applies for such a grant1 to be used to carry out activities described in paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d74 7#f7 ,evaluation and report 7,a7 ,evaluation ,at the end of the grant period for a grant under this subsection 7including any continuation grant awarded under paragraph 7#e771 each eligible ,state shall undergo an evaluation designed by the ,secretary4 ,the evaluation shall include1 at a minimum-- 7i7 the data described in subsection 7d77#c77;,a77i7-- 7,i7 for community schools2 and 7,,ii7 for other elementary and secondary schools in the ,state2 7ii7 the information described in subsection 7d77#c77;,a77ii7 for the ,state2 7iii7 the information described in subsection 7d77#c77;,b77i72 and 7iv7 an evaluation of community schools in the ,state1 as compared to those schools before they became community schools or as compared to similar schools in the ,state1 including-- 7,i7 an analysis of the progress on meeting the goals described in paragraph 7#c77;,b72 7,,ii7 student chronic absenteeism rates2 7,,iii7 student discipline rates1 including suspensions and expulsions2 7,,iv7 school climate information1 which may come from student1 parent1 or teacher surveys2 7,v7 the provision of integrated student supports and stakeholder services2 7,,vi7 expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities2 7,,vii7 family and community engagement efforts and impact2 7,,viii7 information on the number1 qualifications1 and retention of school staff1 including the number and percentage of fully certified teachers and rates of teacher turnover2 7,,ix7 graduation rates2 and 7,x7 changes in school spending information4 7g7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,in ,general ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of the ,full-,service ,community ,school ,expansion ,act of #bjbj1 the ,secretary shall prepare and submit to ,congress a report on the impact of the community school program supported under this section4 7#b7 ,public availability ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be made publicly available via the ,department's website and shall include data presented in such a manner as to be easily searchable4 7#c7 ,contents ,the report shall include-- 7,a7 data gathered under the program under this section1 in the aggregate and disaggregated by the categories described in subsection 7d77#c77;,a77i72 7,b7 the impact of the grant program on student outcomes1 which shall include academic performance and high-school graduation rates for each eligible school2 and 7,c7 if applicable1 recommendations on how to better equip the grant program to meet the needs of students1 particularly as needed to assist local educational agencies with the highest poverty levels4 7h7 ,technical assistance 7#a7 ,assistance and support ,from amounts made available under subsection 7a77#c71 the ,secretary shall make technical assistance and support available to grant recipients under this section4 ,such support shall consist of-- 7,a7 national and regional meetings for the personnel of community schools2 7,b7 community school site visits based on need and scope of the grants provided under this section2 and 7,c7 implementing strategies in the following key areas3 7i7 ,leveraging and coordinating the resources of other ,federal1 ,state1 and local systems1 including systems that address healthcare or early childhood education and other ,federal programs1 such as the ,promise ,neighborhoods program under section #dfbd and the #bast ,century ,community ,learning ,centers program under part ,b of this title1 and assisting the efforts of local educational agencies to secure such funding4 7ii7 ,addressing data-sharing challenges due to the requirements under section #ddd of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb;g7 7commonly referred to as the ,family ,educational ,rights and ,privacy ,act of #aigd7 and the ,health ,insurance ,portability and ,accountability ,act of #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-aia7 by assisting with the implementation of waiver or nondisclosure agreement strategies that allow community partners to access data4 7iii7 ,distributing materials that describe the elements and advantages of community schools1 including references to governmental and nonprofit reports4 7iv7 ,assisting any local educational agency in forming a task force to study the creation and administration of community schools and connecting the local educational agency with other statewide institutions who might partner with the agency1 including institutions of higher education or public health organizations4 7v7 ,establishing a national steering committee-- 7,i7 composed of entities that received grants under this section for full-service community schools1 education labor organization representatives1 nonprofit community school partners1 research institutions with community school expertise1 and other relevant stakeholders2 7,,ii7 to determine standards for technical assistance for ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 and school sites2 and 7,,iii7 to support the development of tools for implementing full-service community schools for grantees under this section4 7vi7 ,informing ,state and local educational agencies of the availability of grants under this section1 and providing technical assistance to entities in applying for such grants4 7vii7 ,informing ,state and local educational agencies of other sources of funding for community schools1 including funding under part ,a of title ,i1 school improvement grants under section #ajjc1 #bast century community learning center grants under part ,b of this title1 and any other ,federal grants or sources of funding4 7viii7 ,facilitating effective coordination among ,state agencies in the deployment of resources and services such as health1 nutrition1 and other supports4 7#b7 ,technical assistance center 7,a7 ,in general ,from amounts made available to carry out this subsection1 the ,secretary shall establish a technical assistance center to provide technical assistance to community schools1 eligible entities1 and ,states under this section4 7,b7 ,requirements ,the technical assistance center shall be overseen and designed by the national steering committee described in paragraph 7#a77;,c77v7 and may include representatives from the ,state steering committees described in subsection 7f77#c77;,c74 4 7d7 ,conforming amendments ,section #dfbc of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbgc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,promise neighborhoods ,the ,secretary shall use not less than #ie percent of the amounts made available under section #dfja7;b77#b77;,b7 to award grants1 on a competitive basis and subject to subsection 7e71 to eligible entities for the implementation of a comprehensive1 effective continuum of coordinated services that meets the purpose described in section #dfba7a7 by carrying out activities in neighborhoods with-- 7,a7 high concentrations of low-income individuals2 7,b7 multiple signs of distress1 which may include high rates of poverty1 childhood obesity1 academic failure1 and juvenile delinquency1 adjudication1 or incarceration2 and 7,c7 schools implementing comprehensive support and improvement activities or targeted support and improvement activities under section #aaaa7;d74 7#b7 ,full-service community schools authorized ,the ,secretary shall use the amounts made available under section #dfja7;c7 to carry out the full-service community school program under section #dfbe7;a74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting of promise neighborhoods grants after ,duration2 and 7,b7 by striking under this subpart and inserting under subsection 7a77#a72 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting for promise neighborhoods grants after ,funding2 7,b7 by striking under this subpart and inserting under subsection 7a77#a72 and 7,c7 by striking meeting-- and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 meeting the performance metrics described in section #dfbd7;h742 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b72 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b71 by striking under this subpart each place the term appears and inserting under subsection 7a77#a72 7#e7 in subsection 7e71 by inserting and amounts provided under section #dfja7;c7 after subsection 7a72 and 7#f7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting promise neighborhood before grants2 7,b7 by striking and not fewer than #aj grants for activities described in section #dfbe2 and 7,c7 by striking the requirements of subsection 7a77#b7 and inserting the requirements of subsection 7a77#c74